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Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 DNA, Real-Time PCR, Pap Vial
Test Code90569
CPT Codes
87529 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL PreservCyt® ThinPrep® collected in an Aptima® transport tube or
0.5 mL SurePath™ fluid collected in an Aptima transport tube
Aptima transport tubes accepted:
Aptima Multi-test Collection Tube (orange label)
Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit Tube (white label)
Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube (green label)
0.5 mL SurePath™ fluid collected in an Aptima transport tube
Aptima transport tubes accepted:
Aptima Multi-test Collection Tube (orange label)
Aptima Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit Tube (white label)
Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube (green label)
Minimum Volume
1 mL Preservcyt Thinprep in Aptima transport tube • 0.5 mL SurePath in Aptima transport tube • 2 mL PreservCyt ThinPrep vial • 1 mL SurePath vial
Other Acceptable Specimens
2 mL PreservCyt ThinPrep vial • 1 mL Surepath vial
Instructions
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PreservCyt ThinPrep or SurePath solution within 4 days of collection before performance of liquid-based cytology testing
PreservCyt ThinPrep: Sample any visible lesions. Transfer 1 mL of PreservCyt solution into Aptima transfer tube (green label). Ship to lab.
SurePath: Sample any visible lesions. Transfer 0.5 mL of SurePath preservative fluid into Aptima transfer tube. Ship to lab.
PreservCyt ThinPrep: Sample any visible lesions. Transfer 1 mL of PreservCyt solution into Aptima transfer tube (green label). Ship to lab.
SurePath: Sample any visible lesions. Transfer 0.5 mL of SurePath preservative fluid into Aptima transfer tube. Ship to lab.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Aptima transport tube
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
ThinpPrep and SurePath vial
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
PreservCyt ThinPrep or SurePath material previously processed for cytology • PreserveCyt ThinPrep or SurePath with excess mucus • Specimens submitted in Aptima tubes with pierced foil lids
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 6 days a week.
Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of active herpes simplex infection.
